Very upscale and nice yet you feel right at home. Char delivers an amazing breakfast every morning. Wine & Cheese hour every night. So pleasant. We have stayed multiple times. more

Walking into The Steamboat House took us back beyond my parents. Elegance of my Grandparents. The breakfast was to dye for. The service by both the Innkeepers was pampering and a touch of making us feel royal. We will be returning next year to be treated like royalty. Thank you Glen and Char for a fabulous weekend. more

This is our 6th trip to the Steamboat House and we would never think of staying anywhere else. After the 5pm welcoming wine and cheese gathering enjoy an evening meal within walking distance ranging from delicious "pub grub" to fine steaks and seafood. After a night on a very comfortable bed, prepare for an exquisite breakfast which will carry you... more

We're not world travelers but have stayed at B & B's in the states, also in Ireland and England. I can say without a doubt that the Steamboat House in Galena is the best B & B we've ever stayed at. The owners of the B & B (Glen and Char) are most cordial, and we get pampered quite a... more

My husband and I just spent a wonderful weekend at The Steamboat House in Galena, Illinois. The old victorian house is beautifully and tastefully decorated. The 5 bedrooms each have there own personality. The breakfasts are delicious! The table is set with beautiful china and crystal, very elegant. The food is very pleasing to the eye as well as the... more

"Welcome to our home" is the first thing you hear from Glen and Char Carlson, Innkeepers of The Steamboat House Bed and Breakfast in Galena, Illinois. And from that moment on, you feel you are at home. Glen and Char are skilled hosts, navigating the role of hosting so seamlessly that you believe you are at the home of very... more

This was our second visit to Galena and our first to stay at the Steamboat House. There were six of us and our stay at The Steamboat House was one of the best part of our stay. The innkeepers Glen and Char took wonderful care of us. They have renovated their inn to some of the original charm of a... more

Owners Glen and Char at the Steamboat House in Galena are wonderful hosts in their beautiful Victorian Bed and Breakfast. Our room was very comfortable and clean with a much appreciated private bathroom and shower. Glen and Char were there to greet us when we arrived with our friends on our motorcycles and even provided covered shelter for our bikes.... more

The Steamboat House was a delightful introduction to Galena and our first stay and a B&B. It could not have been more perfect. We were graciously greeted and given a tour of the beautifully restored Victorian. Our room was large, comfortable, and impeccably clean. Five lovely guest rooms surround a parlor where morning and evening beverages and treats were provided.... more